Comprise vs. Compromise
Compriseverb
To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
Compriseverb
To contain or embrace.
Compriseverb
To compose, to constitute. See usage note below.
Compriseverb
(patent law) To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential, to define an invention. ("Open-ended", doesn't limit to the items listed; cf. compose, which is "closed" and limits to the items listed.)
Compriseverb
To comprehend; to include.
Compriseverb
be composed of;
Compriseverb
include or contain; have as a component;
Compriseverb
form or compose;
Compromisenoun
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
Compromisenoun
A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.
Compromisenoun
In data security, a violation of the security system such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.
Compromiseverb
(ambitransitive) To bind by mutual agreement.
Compromiseverb
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
Compromiseverb
(intransitive) To find a way between extremes.
Compromiseverb
To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.
Compromiseverb
(transitive) To cause impairment of.
Compromiseverb
(transitive) To breach (a security system).
Compromisenoun
A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.
Compromisenoun
A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement.
Compromisenoun
A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
Compromiseverb
To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
Compromiseverb
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
Compromiseverb
To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.
Compromiseverb
To agree; to accord.
Compromiseverb
To make concession for conciliation and peace.
Compromisenoun
a middle way between two extremes
Compromisenoun
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions;
Compromiseverb
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise;
Compromiseverb
settle by concession
Compromiseverb
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute;
Compromisenoun
an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
Compromisenoun
an intermediate state between conflicting alternatives reached by mutual concession
Compromisenoun
the expedient acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable
Compromiseverb
settle a dispute by mutual concession
Compromiseverb
expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable
Compromiseverb
weaken or harm by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable
Compromiseverb
bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behaviour
Compromiseverb
cause to become vulnerable or function less effectively
Compromise
To compromise is to make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand. In arguments, compromise is a concept of finding agreement through communication, through a mutual acceptance of terms—often involving variations from an original goal or desires.
